After becoming the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi went to Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple in his native village Vadnagar for the first time. During this time, Prof. RS Bhavsar, who knows the historical heritage of Vadnagar, gave him a details
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The report was submitted. In this, he advocated to find the old Vadnagar by giving an example of the 2300 -year -old structure and the presence of Kirti Toran found here.
During the Chief Minister of Modi, the archeology department of the state started work. After this, Modi became PM and the central team started excavation work and got a 2500 -year -old city in 2015.
A unique heritage museum has been prepared at a cost of 298 crores to preserve this historical heritage. It is the second largest museum in the world after the Acropolis Museum built in Athens, the capital of Greece. The museum is being considered closed every Monday for maintenance.
Connection of Varanasi and Vadnagar Vadnagar of Gujarat has been known as a historic city for years. There are only two cities in the country, which are still alive as a 2500 year old city. One in Varanasi and the other in Vadnagar. Archaeological Department had received several items during the excavation in Vadnagar around 2018. This was proof that Vadnagar has been associated with folk life for the last 2500 years. The government has prepared this museum to bring all these things and their importance to the public. More than 10 guides will also be present to explain this.
Four features that make the museum world class
1) This museum is an experienced museum i.e. the city called Ambaghat found during excavation in Vadnagar is also included in the museum. Therefore, every tourist visiting the museum will also be given a visit to the city. 2) Apart from this, about most of the items received by the Archaeological Department in Vadnagar have been displayed. 3) Arrangements have also been made for recreational activities in between, so that tourists and children who come with them are not bored. This activity plans to acquire entertainment as well as knowledge. 4) A unique audio-visual presentation has been prepared to explain the history of Vadnagar, the market and business of that time, folk life in McCyusium etc. In which sometimes Bhavai, the film and sometimes through audio-video, history is beautifully described.
So let’s … Start the Museum Travel with Bhaskar …
After knowing the features of this museum, now you will also want to know about the prized items kept in the museum. So who built this museum? And before talking about how much the visit charge will be, we know about some valuables kept in it.
As soon as he enters the museum, first is taken to an auditorium on the ground floor. Here you are being introduced to this museum through audio-visual presentation. After this introduction is taken to the first floor. The history of Vadnagar is summarized here. After these two presentations your real journey begins.
Now you are taken directly to the third floor. Here information of goods found during excavation in Vadnagar is given according to different periods. Information about some special things present here …
1) Block and weapon The equipment and pipes used for construction during the early period i.e. East-East period are kept here.
2) Unique coin A rare coin found during excavation is also kept. It is estimated that this coin was in use during the second period (Maurya period). The coin carving is so amazing that the entire Vadnagar is depicted in the shape of a coin.
3) cannon ball A cannon ball used during the third period i.e. Kshatrap period is kept here. This ball was found during the excavation. Another ball, similar to that sphere, has been prepared and placed next to it so that people can know about the substance and weight of the shell and get lively experience.
4) Toys and playing items This is followed by the fourth (after the Kshatrap) and the items used during the period. Here are the information about the games to be played in those days. During the Kshatrap period, sports like chess were played here. Various sizes used in that game are also kept here.
5) Copper of communication The copperplate used for communication in the fifth i.e. Solanki period is also kept here. Three-four copper sheets were found during the excavation. In which a letter is written in the language used at that time. A copperplate is placed with this lesson.
6) Direction indicator or compass People living here during the Mughal period used a figure to know the direction. This direction of that time was found during excavation. When it was found, its picture and photo have also been arranged. You will be happy to know which technology people used to use direction at that time.
7) Gaekwad period houses During the reign of Gaikwad, the replicas of the houses built in Vadnagar during the seventh period have been arranged to provide information about the design and material of those houses. The real door of the house of that time is also installed. By touching it, visitors will be able to experience its content. Some houses of this period can still be seen in Vadnagar. The government is planning to renovate these houses in the same manner.
One of the major reasons for 2500 years of folk life in Vadnagar is the facility of water here. The information about how water facilities have been provided here in the last few years have also been given on the third floor. The roads that were found when the Buddhists came to Vadnagar have also been kept here.
Children can play mythological sports in the museum For the people should not be bored by seeing the museum, the sports played in Vadnagar have been arranged here years ago. Children can play this game by sitting in the museum. There is also a selfie point here.
After seeing and knowing about the objects used in different ages, you are taken to the second floor. There are a total of four galleries on the second floor. The grains, coins, business, jewelery and utensils of that time are displayed in this gallery.
1) Grains and utensils Some grain grains found during the excavation are also kept here. From these grains, information about the use of millet and other grains including millet can be obtained from these grains. Apart from this, pieces of old pottery found here have also been kept here. What will be its size-type with this piece of pot? The design of what the ship would look like is also shown through hologram technology.
2) Coins of different periods The excavations found coins or postures used in different periods. These currencies are also kept here.
3) glass pearl jewelery At that time Vadnagar was known for making Indo-Pacific pearl jewelery. Here the jewelery made at that time and the equipment used to make them are also kept here.
4) Export by ship It is believed that goods made in Vadnagar were exported to the whole world at that time. It is also shown here how things were packed in ships and moved across the sea.
How is Future Gallery? The second floor also has an entertaining activity called Future Gallery. Some bullets are kept here. On whose screen you can make favorite size and color utensils. The utensils made by you will be saved in the digital cycle kept here. This cycle will continue and in future digital mining will find a ship you have made from data here. In such a situation, a fun future gallery has been made here for entertainment with knowledge.
Finally, a circle has been arranged on the second floor. This digital circle rotates and various shapes are made on it. This gola indicates the essence of all the objects kept in the museum. In this region, insight is given through Bhavai.
Finally you are taken to the withdrawal gallery before going to the actual activation site found during excavation. Where the memorial of the city found during the activation has been prepared. Glass has been arranged at this 3D monument. On which you can guess what the city will look from all sides, and can observe it well. This monument will make you feel like a world class museum.
After watching this monument, we were taken to Amba Ghat. The city found here during the excavation is named Amba Ghat. Every tourist can closely observe this activation site and see the city structure of that time.
Our journey eventually ends on the glass foot bridge next to the activation site. A beautiful view of Sharmishtha Lake is seen from here. The path built around the Sharmistha lake will fascinate you.
Let us now look at the information about the construction and cost of the museum.
Four companies came together to complete the project Four agencies were connected to this project launched by the Archaeological Department of the Central Government. The Economic Museum Building was designed by Main Hart Company. While the work of implementing it was done by the PSP company. Similarly, the interior of this museum has been done by the design studio. While the work of implementing it is being done by Moving Pixel Company.
Cafeteria system A cafeteria is also built for visitors in this museum. There are rumors that the Tran Hotel in Vadnagar has received the contract for this cafeteria.
So this was a toed information about this museum and prized items kept in it. After seeing this museum, it can be said that this museum of Vadnagar can compete with the world famous Acropolis Museum of Greece.
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